General Instructions

Check the crop carefully and regularly. Spray only if there is sufficient time in the season for the rust to develop to a level on the variety in question when it will cause significant yield loss.

Foliar diseases on cereal crops

Do not apply to cereal crops more than once per season at the high rate. Treatment will give approximately three weeks disease suppression. Economic responses may not be gained by spraying crops past flowering stage. The effects of fungicide application will not be clearly seen for 7 to 10 days after application.

Spray timings for stripe rust control Obtain advisory literature from Department of Agriculture for classification of resistant and susceptible varieties. The following spray program is suggested:

Seedling infections: When approximately 20 out of 100 leaves show first signs of infection during tillering to jointing, apply a spray within one week.

Adult infections - susceptible varieties: When approximately 10 out of 100 leaves show first sign of infection, apply a spray within one week. Do not delay.

Adult infections - moderately susceptible varieties: When approximately 15 to 20 leaves out of 100 leaves show first sign of infection, apply a spray within one week. Do not delay.

Application

Aircraft should fly as low as possible under the prevailing conditions to minimise drift.

Fungicide Resistance Warning

Impact Topguard Fungicide is a member of the DMI group of fungicides. For fungicide resistance management Impact Topguard Fungicide is a Group 3 fungicide. Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to Impact Topguard Fungicide and other Group 3 fungicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any fungal population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the fungi population if these fungicides are used repeatedly. These resistant fungi will not be controlled by Impact Topguard Fungicide or other Group 3 fungicides, thus resulting in a reduction in efficacy and possible yield loss. Since the occurrence of resistant fungi is difficult to detect prior to use, Ospray Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of Impact Topguard Fungicide to control resistant fungi. Resistance should not be assumed without first reviewing the method of application, the coverage and the timing of application.

Restraints

DO NOT use open mixing and loading systems for aerial application.

Protection of wildlife, fish, crustaceans and environment

DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the chemical or used containers.

Safety Directions

Harmful if inhaled. May irritate the eyes and skin. Repeated exposure may cause allergic disorders. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale vapour or spray mist. When opening the container, mixing and loading, wear cotton overalls, over normal clothing, buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and elbow-length chemical resistant gloves and half facepiece respirator. When using the prepared spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and elbow-length chemical resistant gloves. After each day's use wash gloves, respirator. and if rubber wash with detergent and warm water, and contaminated clothing.

Storage

Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.

Disposal

Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals on-site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point. If not recycling, break, crush or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt.

Precautions

Re-entry Period

DO NOT allow entry into treated areas until the spray has dried, unless wearing wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and chemical resistant gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each day's use.

Product details last updated on 24 May 2011

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